Friends of the Huachuca Mountains: Hike with Mike

Join Mike Foster, our Carr House host, to learn more about the plants of the Huachuca Mountains.

Mike’s presentation will start with a short video about many of the plant species in the Madrean Evergreen Woodlands surrounding Carr House. You’ll learn about the “sky islands” of the Huachuca Mountains and how plants here more closely resemble those of the Sierra Madre Mountains to the south rather than those of the Rocky Mountains to the north.

Following the video, Mike will lead a hike around Carr House, so we’ll have the chance to identify the plants introduced in the video. There may be opportunities to see other inhabitants of Carr Canyon as well, such as insects, lizards, birds, and mammals. Bring your camera! You’ll want to snap a few photos to help you remember the flora and fauna you’ve seen.

All are invited to attend our summer program of presentations on the natural and cultural history of the Huachuca Mountains and environs. These presentations are offered free of charge at the Carr House.